Saltwater
Dusky Spinefoot
Siganus luridus
Hebrew name: ארס
- Peak season
- Late spring through early autumn
- Length range
- 18–45 cm
- Weight range
- 0.2–2 kg
- Typical depth
- 2–40 m
Habitat
Rocky and mixed bottoms, often deeper than Marbled Spinefoot. Lessepsian invader common across eastern Mediterranean.
Behavior
Schooling herbivore preferring tougher algae. Venomous spines — needle-tip pliers required when unhooking.
Best techniques
- Light bottom rig with bread bait
- Float fishing near rocky structure
- Small hook with seaweed or shrimp
- Drop-shot over rocky bottom
